Local Salary Info for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
In San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA:
- Workers on average earn $132,930.
- 10% of workers earn $71,240 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $226,620 or more.
In California:
- Workers on average earn $127,680.
- 10% of workers earn $71,710 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $233,850 or more.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $84,290.
- 10% of workers earn $49,930 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $160,140 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.
Full Details
| Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,930 | $64,990 | $84,290 | $110,650 | $160,140 |
| California | $71,710 | $96,530 | $127,680 | $167,290 | $233,850 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,240 | $96,630 | $132,930 | $195,070 | $226,620 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $66,470 | $80,500 | $128,010 | $175,300 | $239,900 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $77,280 | $115,220 | $157,630 | $212,390 | $250,700 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62,650 | $96,530 | $127,480 | $132,380 | $170,520 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $75,820 | $108,740 | $141,950 | $172,130 | $233,850 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $83,810 | $102,340 | $120,570 | $163,640 | $221,030 |